Philips SE6591B Datasheet

Brand: Philips

Model: SE6591B

Category: Answering machines

Type: Datasheet

SE659

US-EN Telephone Answering Machine

Warning

Use only rechargeable batteries.

Charge the handset for 24 hours before use.

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Table of contents

1 Important Safety

Instructions 4

2 Environment and safety 6

2.1 Safety information 6

2.2 Power requirements 6

2.3 Battery requirements 6

2.4 Telephone connection 6

2.5 Environmental care 7

2.6 Precautions 7

2.7 Equipment Approval

Information 8

2.7.1 Notification to the Local

Telephone Company 8

2.7.2 Rights of the Phone

Company 8

2.8 Interference Information 9

2.9 Hearing Aid Compatibility

(HAC) 10

2.10 FCC RF Radiation Exposure

Statement 10

3Important 10

3.1 Power requirements 11

3.2 Electric, Magnetic and

Electromagnetic Fields

(“EMF”) 12

3.3 Recycle your batteries 12

4The RBRC

seal 12

4.1 Service Centers 13

5 Your phone 14

5.1 What’s in the box 14

5.2 Overview of your handset 15

5.3 Display icons and Messages 18

5.4 Overview of the base

station 20

5.5 Base station display 22

6 Conventions Used in this

Manual 22

7 Getting started 23

7.1 Connect the base station 23

7.2 Wall mounting the base 24

7.3 Install your phone 25

7.3.1 Install battery 25

7.3.2 Charge battery 25

7.4 Remove/Attach belt clip 26

7.5 Install optional headset 26

7.6 Power up 26

7.7 Using multipacks 27

7.8 Handset menu structure 28

8 Using your phone 33

8.1 Make a call 33

8.1.1 Predialling 33

8.1.2 Direct dialling 33

8.1.3 Call from redial list 33

8.1.4 Call from the call log 34

8.1.5 Call from the phonebook 34

8.1.6 Call from the phonebook while

already on the phone 34

8.1.7 Call using Direct Access

Memory 35

8.1.8 Enter a Dialing Pause 35

8.2 Answer a call 35

8.2.1 Handsfree answering with

handset 35

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8.3 Answer a call on the other

line 36

8.4 End a call 36

8.5 Using the Redial list 36

8.5.1 Access Redial list 36

8.5.2 View redial number details 36

8.5.3 Save a redial number into the

phonebook 36

8.5.4 Delete a redial number 37

8.5.5 Delete all redial numbers 37

9Use more of your

phone 38

9.1 Switch the handset off/on 38

9.2 Handset keypad lock/

unlock 38

9.3 Text or number entry 38

9.4 Call waiting 38

9.5 Call in progress 38

9.5.1 Adjust earpiece or speaker

volume 39

9.5.2 Mute/Unmute microphone 39

9.5.3 Activate/Deactivate handset

loudspeaker mode 39

9.6 Chain dialing 39

9.7 Using the Intercom 39

9.7.1 Intercom another unit 39

9.7.2 Transfer an external call to

another unit 40

9.7.3 Answer an external call during

intercom 40

9.7.4 Switch between an internal and

external call 40

9.7.5 Establish a three-party

conference call 40

9.8 Locate Handset 41

9.9 Clock and Alarm settings 42

9.9.1 Set Date and Time 42

9.9.2 Set Time and Date Format 42

9.9.3 Set Alarm (Handset only) 42

9.9.4 Set Alarm Tone

(Handset only) 43

10 Using your Phonebook 43

10.1 Store a contact in the

phonebook 43

10.2 Access phonebook 44

10.3 Modify a phonebook entry 44

10.4 Select phonebook melody

(Handset only) 44

10.5 Delete a phonebook entry 45

10.6 Delete all phonebook

entries 45

10.7 Direct Access Memory 45

10.7.1 Add/Edit Direct Access

Memory 45

10.7.2 Delete Direct Access

Memory 46

11 Using the Call log 46

11.1 Access the Call log 46

11.1.1 To choose the format for call

log display 47

11.2 Save call list entry into the

phonebook 47

11.3 Delete a call list entry 47

11.4 Delete all call list entries 48

12 Personal settings 48

12.1 Change the Handset Name

(Handset only) 48

12.2 Ring Settings 48

12.2.1 Set the Ring Volume 48

12.2.2 Set the Ring Tones 49

12.2.3 Activate/Deactivate Key

Beep 49

12.3 Change the Display

Language 49

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12.4 Select the Display Wallpaper

(Handset only) 50

12.5 Select the Color Theme

(Handset only) 50

12.6 Set the Display Contrast 50

12.7 Set the Backlight Time

(Handset only) 51

12.8 Deactivate/Activate Auto

Hang-Up (Handset only) 51

12.9 Changing the Line Setting

(Base Station only) 51

13 Advanced settings 52

13.1 Easy Call 52

13.1.1 Set Easy Call to On or Off 52

13.1.2 Set Easy Call number 52

13.2 Auto Conference 53

13.3 Call Barring 53

13.3.1 Set Call Barring Mode 53

13.3.2 Set a Call Barring number 53

13.4 XHD Sound 54

13.5 Change PIN 54

13.6 Registration 54

13.6.1 Easy registration 55

13.6.2 Manual registration 55

13.7 Unregister 55

13.8 Reset Unit 56

13.9 Set Area Code 56

13.10 Set Auto Prefix 56

13.11 Change Flash time 57

13.12 Change the Dial Mode 57

13.13 Set First Ring Detection 57

13.14 Changing the Line Setting

(Handset only) 58

13.15 Default Settings 59

14 Network Service 59

14.1 Voice Mail 59

14.1.1 Access Voice Mail 60

14.1.2 Set Voice Mail Number 60

15 Telephone answering

machine (TAM) 60

15.1 Playing Messages 61

15.1.1 Playback of messages via

handset 61

15.1.2 Functions available during

playback 61

15.2 Delete all messages from the

handset 61

15.3 Turn the Answering Machine

On/Off from the Handset 62

15.4 Play, Record, or Delete an

Outgoing Message 62

15.5 Set the Answer mode 62

15.6 Answering Machine

Settings 63

15.6.1 Ring Delay 63

15.6.2 Remote Access 63

15.6.3 Handset Screening 64

15.6.4 Setting the Outgoing Message

Language 65

16 Technical data 65

17 Frequently asked

questions 66

17.1 Connection 66

17.2 Set-up 66

17.3 Sound 66

17.4 Product behaviour 67

18 INDEX 69

Important Safety Instructions

1Important Safety

Instructions

Some of the following information may

not apply to your particular product;

however, when using telephone

equipment, basic safety precautions

should always be followed to reduce the

risk of fire, electric shock and injury to

persons, including the following:

1 Read and understand all

instructions.

2 Follow all warnings and instructions

marked on the product.

3 Unplug this product from the wall

outlet before cleaning. Do not use

liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.

Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

4 Telephones should not be used

while you are in a bathtub, shower

or pool. Immersion of the

telephone or handset in water could

cause an electrical shock.

5 Slots and openings in the cabinet

back or bottom are provided for

ventilation, to protect it from

overheating.These openings must

not be blocked or covered. The

openings should never be blocked

by placing the product on the bed,

sofa, rug, or other similar

surface.This product should not be

placed in a built-in installation unless

proper ventilation is provided.

6 This product should be operated

only from the type of power source

indicated on the marking label. If

you are not sure of the type of

power supply to your home, consult

your dealer or local power

company.

7 Do not allow anything to rest on

the power cord. Do not locate this

product where the cord will be

abused by persons walking on it.

8 Do not overload wall outlets and

extension cords as this can result in

the risk of fire or electric shock.

9 Never push objects of any kind into

this product through cabinet slots as

they may touch dangerous voltage

points or short out parts that could

result in a risk of fire or electric

shock.

Never spill liquid of any kind on the

product.

10 To reduce the risk of electric shock,

do not disassemble this product, but

take it to a qualified service

personnel when service or repair

work is required. Opening or

removing covers may expose you to

dangerous voltages or other risks.

Incorrect reassembly can cause

electric shock when the appliance is

subsequently used.

11 Do not expose the product to

extreme temperatures such as areas

near a hot radiator or stove or in a

hot car.

12 Do not place lighted candles,

cigarettes, cigars, etc., on the

telephone.

13 Never touch uninsulated telephone

wires or terminals unless the

Important Safety Instructions

telephone line has been

disconnected at the network

interface.

14 Never install or modify telephone

wiring during a lightning storm.

15 Never install telephone jacks in wet

locations unless the jack is

specifically designed for wet

locations.

16 Use caution when installing or

modifying telephone lines to

prevent electrical shock and/or fire.

17 Unplug this product from the wall

outlet and refer servicing to

qualified service personnel under

the following conditions:

A When the power supply cord or

plug is damaged or frayed.

B If the product has been exposed to

rain or water.

C If the product does not operate

normally by following the operating

instructions.

D If the product’s cabinet has been

damaged.

E If the product exhibits a distinct

change in performance.

18 Avoid using a telephone (other than

a cordless type) during an electrical

storm. There may be a remote risk

of electric shock from lightning.

19 Do not use the telephone to report

a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.

20 Do not place this product on an

unstable cart, stand or table.The

product may fall, causing serious

damage to the product.

IF YOUR PRODUCT UTILIZES

BATTERIES,THE FOLLOWING

ADDITIONAL PRECAUTIONS

SHOULD BE OBSERVED:

1 Use only the type and size of

battery(ies) specified in the user

manual.

2 Do not dispose of the battery(ies)

in fire. They may explode. Check

with local codes for possible special

disposal instructions.

3 Do not open or mutilate the

battery(ies). Released electrolyte is

corrosive and may cause damage to

the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if

swallowed.

4 Exercise care in handling

battery(ies) in order not to short

out the battery(ies) with conducting

materials such as rings, bracelets,

and keys.The battery(ies) or

conductor may overheat and cause

burns.

5 Do not attempt to recharge the

battery(ies) provided with or

identified for use with this product

that are not intended to be

charged.The battery(ies) may leak

corrosive electrolyte or explode.

6 Do not attempt to rejuvenate the

battery(ies) provided with or

identified for use with this product

by heating them. Sudden release of

the battery(ies) electrolyte may

occur causing burns or irritation to

eyes or skin.

7 When replacing battery(ies), all

batteries should be replaced at the

same time. Mixing fresh and

discharged batteries could increase

internal cell pressure and rupture

Environment and safety

the discharged battery(ies). (Applies

to products employing more than

one separately replaceable primary

battery.)

8 When inserting battery(ies) into

this product, the proper polarity or

direction must be observed.

Reverse insertion of battery(ies) can

cause charging, and that may result

in leakage or explosion.

9 Remove battery(ies) from this

product if storing over 30 days

because the battery(ies) could leak

and damage the product.

10 Discard “dead” battery(ies) as soon

as possible since “dead” batteries

are more likely to leak in a product.

11 Do not store this product, or the

battery(ies) provided with or

identified for use with this product,

in high temperature areas.

Batteries that are stored in a freezer

or refrigerator for the purpose of

extending shelf life should be

protected from condensation during

storage and defrosting. Batteries

should be stabilized at room

temperature prior to use after cold

storage.

12 If your product uses rechargeable

battery(ies), charge the battery(ies)

only in accordance with the

instructions and limitation specified

in the User Manual.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

2 Environment and

safety

2.1 Safety information

This telephone is not designed for

making emergency telephone calls when

the power fails. An alternative should be

made available for access to emergency

calling.

2.2 Power requirements

This product requires an electrical supply

of 120 volts, single phase alternating

current, excluding IT installations defined

in standard UL 60950.

2.3 Battery requirements

The handset requires power source of

two rechargeable NiMH batteries, size

AAA 1.2V 600mAh (Hr11/45). IF THE

INCORRECT TYPE OF BATTERIES ARE

USED,A WARNING MESSAGE WILL BE

DISPLAYED.

Use only Philips Multi-Life 600mAh

rechargeable NimH batteries.

For servicing or replacement, you can

purchase a suitable headset through

service centre or retail shop.

2.4 Telephone connection

The voltage on the network is classified

as TNV- 3 (Telecommunication Network

Voltages, as defined in the standard UL

Environment and safety

60950). Following a power cut, the call in

progress is lost.

Users should ensure for their own

protection that the electrical ground

connections of the power utility,

telephone lines and internal metallic

water pipe system, if present, are

connected together. This precaution may

be particularly important in rural areas.

2.5 Environmental care

Please remember to observe the local

regulations regarding the disposal of your

packaging materials, exhausted batteries

and old phone and where possible

promote their recycling.

2.6 Precautions

• Do not allow the handset to come

into contact with liquids or moisture.

• Do not open the handset, base station

or charger.This could expose you to

high voltages.

• Do not allow the charging contacts of

the charger or the battery to come

into contact with extraneous

conductive materials.

• There is a slight chance that the

telephone could be damaged by an

electrical storm. It is recommended

that users unplug the phone from the

USB socket and the phone line from

the phone wall socket during a storm.

• Because the phone works by sending

radio signals between the base unit

and the handset, wearers of hearing

aids may experience interference in

the form of a humming noise.

• We advise that this phone should not

be used near intensive care medical

equipment, nor by persons with

pacemakers.

• Your phone can interfere with

electrical equipment such as

answering machines, TV and radio

sets, clock radios and computers if

placed too close. It is recommended

that you position the base unit at least

one meter from such appliances.

Use only the mains adapter supplied with

this telephone. Incorrect adapter polarity

or voltage can seriously damage the unit.

Base adapter:

Input: 100 V - 240 VAC 50/60 Hz

Output: 6 VDC 500 mA

Charger adapter:

Input: 100 V - 240 VAC 50/60 Hz

Output: 6 VDC 210 mA

RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS

REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.

Never use non-rechargeable batteries;

use recommended type supplied with

this telephone. NiMH batteries must be

disposed of in accordance with the

applicable waste disposal regulations.

FCC CERTIFICATION NUMBER IS

LOCATED ON THE CABINET

BOTTOM

The term “IC:” before the certification

number signifies that Industry Canada

technical specifications were met.This

certification means that the equipment

Caution

Environment and safety

meets certain radio communications and

operational requirements.

2.7 Equipment Approval

Information

Your telephone equipment is approved

for connection to the public switched

telephone network and is in compliance

with parts 15 and 68, FCC Rules and

Regulations and the Technical

Requirements for Telephone Terminal

Equipment published by ACTA.

2.7.1 Notification to the Local

Te l e p h o n e C o m p a n y

On the bottom of this equipment is a

label indicating, among other

information, the US number and Ringer

Equivalence Number (REN) for the

equipment.You must, upon request,

provide this information to your

telephone company.

The REN is useful in determining the

number of devices you may connect to

your telephone line and still have all of

these devices ring when your telephone

number is called. In most (but not all)

areas, the sum of the RENs of all devices

connected to one line should not exceed

5. To be certain of the number of devices

you may connect to your line as

determined by the REN, you should

contact your local telephone company.

A plug and jack used to connect this

equipment to the premises wiring and

telephone network must comply with the

applicable FCC Part 68 rules and

requirements adopted by the ACTA.

A compliant telephone cord and modular

plug is provided with this product. It is

designed to be connected to a

compatible modular jack that is also

compliant. See installation instructions

for details.

Notes

• This equipment may not be used on

coin service provided by the

telephone company.

• Party lines are subject to state tariffs,

and therefore, you may not be able to

use your own telephone equipment if

you are on a party line. Check with

your local telephone company.

• Notice must be given to the

telephone company upon permanent

disconnection of your telephone from

your line.

• If your home has specially wired alarm

equipment connected to the

telephone line, ensure the installation

of this product does not disable your

alarm equipment. If you have

questions about what will disable

alarm equipment, consult your

telephone company or a qualified

installer.

2.7.2 Rights of the Phone

Company

Should your equipment cause trouble on

your line which may harm the telephone

network, the telephone company shall,

where practicable, notify you that

Environment and safety

temporary discontinuance of service may

be required.Where prior notice is not

practicable and the circumstances

warrant such action, the telephone

company may temporarily discontinue

service immediately. In case of such

temporary discontinuance, the telephone

company must:

(1) promptly notify you of such

temporary discontinuance; (2) afford you

the opportunity to correct the situation;

and (3) inform you of your right to bring

a complaint to the Commission pursuant

to procedures set forth in Subpart E of

Part 68, FCC Rules and Regulations.

The telephone company may make

changes in its communications facilities,

equipment, operations or procedures

where such action is required in the

operation of its business and not

inconsistent with FCC rules and

Regulations. If these changes are

expected to affect the use or

performance of your telephone

equipment, the telephone company must

give you adequate notice, in writing, to

allow you to maintain uninterrupted

service.

2.8 Interference Information

This device complies with Part 15 of the

FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the

following two conditions:

(1) this device may not cause harmful

interference; and (2) this device must

accept any interference received,

including interference that may cause

undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and

found to comply with the limits for a

Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15

of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide

reasonable protection against harmful

interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses, and can

radiate radio frequency energy and, if not

installed and used in accordance with the

instructions, may cause harmful

interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that

interference will not occur in a particular

installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful

interference to radio or television

reception, which can be determined by

turning the equipment off and on, the

user is encouraged to try to correct the

interference by one or more of the

following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving

antenna (that is, the antenna for radio

or television that is “receiving” the

interference).

• Reorient or relocate and increase the

separation between the

telecommunications equipment and

receiving antenna.

• Connect the telecommunications

equipment into an outlet on a circuit

different from that to which the

receiving antenna is connected.

If these measures do not eliminate the

interference, please consult your dealer

or an experienced radio / television

technician for additional suggestions.

Also, the Federal Communications

Important

Commission has prepared a helpful

booklet, “How To Identify and Resolve

Radio/TV Interference Problems”. This

booklet is available from the U.S.

Government Printing Office,

Washington, D.C. 20402.

Please specify stock number 004-000-

00345-4 when ordering copies.

Notice: The changes or modifications

not expressly approved by the party

responsible for compliance could void

the user’s authority to operate the

equipment.

2.9 Hearing Aid Compatibility

(HAC)

This telephone system meets FCC and

Industry Canada standards for Hearing

Aid Compatibility.

2.10 FCC RF Radiation Exposure

Statement

This equipment complies with FCC RF

radiation exposure limits set forth for an

uncontrolled environment.This

equipment should be installed and

operated with a minimum distance of

20 centimeters between the radiator and

your body.This transmitter must not be

co-located or operating in conjunction

with any other antenna or transmitter.

For hand held operation, this phone has

been tested and meets the FCC RF

exposure guidelines. Use of other

accessories may not ensure compliance

with FCC RF exposure guidelines.

3Important

Take time to read this user manual

before you use your phone. It contains

important information and notes

regarding your phone.

NOTICE: This product meets the

applicable Industry Canada technical

specifications.

The equipment must be installed using an

acceptable method of connection. The

customer should be aware that

compliance with the above conditions

may not prevent degradation of service

in some situations.

Repairs to certified equipment should be

made by an authorized Canadian

maintenance facility designated by the

supplier. Any repairs or alterations made

by the user to this equipment, or

equipment malfunctions, may give the

telecommunications company cause to

request the user to disconnect the

equipment.

Users should ensure for their own

protection that the electrical ground

connections of the power utility,

telephone lines and internal metallic

water pipe systems, if present, are

connected together. This precaution may

be particularly important in rural areas.

CAUTION: Users should not attempt to

make such connections themselves, but

should contact the appropriate electric

inspection authority, or electrician, as

appropriate.

Important

NOTES: This equipment may not be used

on coin service provided by the

telephone company.

3.1 Power requirements

• This product requires an electrical

supply of 100-240 volts AC. In case of

power failure, the communication can

be lost.

• The Electrical network is classified as

hazardous. The only way to power

down the charger is to unplug the

power supply from the electrical

outlet. Ensure that the electrical

outlet is always easily accessible.

• The voltage on the network is

classified as TNV-3

(Telecommunication Network

Voltages), as defined in the standard

UL 60950.

To avoid damage or malfunction:

• Do not allow the charging contacts or

the battery to come into contact with

metal objects.

• Do not open it as you could be

exposed to high voltages.

• Do not allow the charger to come

into contact with liquids.

• Never use any other battery than the

one delivered with the product or

recommended by Philips: risk of

explosion.

• Always use the cables provided with

the product.

• Handsfree activation could suddenly

increase the volume in the earpiece to

a very high level: make sure the

handset is not too close to your ear.

• This equipment is not designed to

make emergency calls when the

power fails. An alternative has to be

made available to allow emergency

calls.

• Do not expose the phone to

excessive heat caused by heating

equipment or direct sunlight.

• Do not drop your phone or allow

objects to fall on your phone.

• Do not use any cleaning agents

containing alcohol, ammonia, benzene,

or abrasives as these may harm the

set.

• Do not use the product in places

where there are explosive hazards.

• Do not let small metal objects come

into contact with the product. This

can deteriorate audio quality and

damage the product.

• Active mobile phones in the vicinity

may cause interference.

About operating and storage

temperatures:

• Operate in a place where

temperature is always between 0 and

35º C (32 to 95º F).

• Store in a place where temperature is

always between -20 and 70º C (-4 to

158º F).

• Battery life may be shortened in low

temperature conditions.

Warning

The RBRC

seal

3.2 Electric, Magnetic and

Electromagnetic Fields

(“EMF”)

1. Philips Royal Electronics

manufactures and sells many

consumer oriented products which

usually, as with any electronic

apparatus, have the ability to emit

and receive electro magnetic signals.

2. One of Philips’ leading Business

Principles is to take all necessary

health and safety precautions for

our products, to comply with all

applicable legal requirements and to

stay well within the EMF standards

applicable at the time of producing

the products.

3. Philips is committed to develop,

produce and market products that

cause no adverse health effects.

4. Philips confirms that if its products

are handled properly for their

intended use, they are safe to use

according to scientific evidence

available today.

5. Philips plays an active role in the

development of international EMF

and safety standards, enabling Philips

to anticipate further developments

in standardisation for early

integration in its products.

3.3 Recycle your batteries

Do not dispose your rechargeable

batteries. Call the toll fee number 1-800-

822-8837 to get instructions on how to

recycle your batteries.

4 The RBRC

seal

The RBRC

Seal

on the nickel metal

hydride battery

indicates that

Philips Royal

Electronics is

voluntarily

participating in an industry program to

collect and recycle these batteries at the

end of their useful lives, when taken out

of service within the United States and

Canada.

The RBRC

program provides a

convenient alternative to placing used

nickel metal hydride batteries into the

trash or municipal waste, which may be

illegal in your area.

Philips’s participation in RBRC

makes it

easy for you to drop off the spent battery

at local retailers participating in the

RBRC

program or at authorized Philips

product service centers.

Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for

information on Ni-MH battery recycling

and disposal bans/restrictions in your

area. Philips’s involvement in this

program is part of its commitment to

protecting our environment and

conserving natural resources.

RBRC

is a registered trademark of

Rechargeable Battery Recycling

Corporation.

The RBRC

seal

4.1 Service Centers

US service center

Philips Accessories & Computer

Peripherals North America1881 Route

46 WestLedgewood, NJ 07852

Phone: (800) 233-8413

E-mail support:

http://www.support.philips.com/support

Yo u r p h o n e

5 Your phone

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To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers, register your product at

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5.1 What’s in the box

* The black line cord is a 4-pin telephone line cord, and the gray line cord is a 2-pin

telephone line cord. Use these as explained in 7.1 Connect the base station.

In multihandset packs, you will find one or more additional handsets, chargers with power

supply units and additional rechargeable batteries.

Handset with belt clip Base Station Battery door

Bracket for wall

mounting

2 AAA

rechargeable

batteries

Power supply Line cords*

User manual Guarantee Do not return

leaflet

Quick Start

Guide

Note

Yo u r p h o n e

5.2 Overview of your handset

AEvent LED

The event LED on your handset blinks

when there is a new message recorded on

your telephone answering machine. If you

have subscribed to Caller Line Identification,

the event LED also blinks when there is a

new call, or a new voice mail message.

BEarpiece

CDisplay

See section 5.3 for an overview of the

display icons.

D Select key o

Press to receive an incoming call on Line

1, or to select Line 1 for making an

outgoing call.

In a menu, selects the function displayed

on the screen or go to the next lower

level. Also used to confirm entries (for

example, when setting date and time).

EBack/Clear key c

Press to receive an incoming call on Line 2,

or to select Line 2 for making an outgoing

call.

When making an entry, press to clear

(delete) a character or number, or long

press to clear all.

When navigating menus, press to move

to the previous higher menu level (Back

is displayed).

F Navigation keys n

In idle mode: Scroll up u to access the

Call log and scroll down d to access

the Phonebook.

During a call: Scroll n to increase or

decrease earpiece and speaker volume.

Editing and entry: Move to the previous

character u or next character d.

In other modes: Scroll up u and down

d a menu list or go to the previous or

next record in the Phonebook, Redial

list, or Call log.

GTalk key t

In idle mode: Make or answer an external

call on the default line, or answer an

incoming internal call.

During a call: Activate the flash function.

In other modes: Dial the selected number

in the Phonebook, Redial list, or Call log

on the default line.

Yo u r p h o n e

H Hang-up/Exit key h

In idle mode: Long press (5 seconds) to

switch off the handset.

When the handset is switched off: Long

press (1 second) to switch it on.

During a call: Hang up a call.

In other modes: Press to return to idle

mode.

IMenu key m

In idle mode: Go to the main menu.

JRedial key r

Access the Redial list in idle mode.

KLoudspeaker key l

In idle mode: Turn on the loudspeaker

and dial the number. Answer an incoming

call on the default line using handsfree

mode.

During a call: Toggle the loudspeaker on/off.

L Number keys

Use to dial numbers and write characters.

With key 1, a long press invites you to

select a line, then dials your voice mail

subscriber access number via the

selected line. With keys 3 to 9, a long

press invites you to select a line, then

dials one of your direct memory access

numbers via the selected line.

M */Keypad lock & Format key *

In idle mode: Long press to lock/ unlock

keypad.

Predialling or editing: Press to enter a “*”.

Off hook: Long press to temporarily switch

to tone (DTMF) dialling if using pulse.

During call log display: Toggles area code

and long distance display on/off.

N #/Ringer on/off & Pause key #

In idle mode: Long press to turn the

ringer on/off.

Dialling or editing: Long press to insert a

pause (during predialling) and short press

to insert a “#”.

Editing: Short press to switch upper/

lower case.

OMute key s

When off hook: Deactivate/activate the

microphone.

P Call transfer key & Intercom

key i

In idle mode: Initiate an internal call.

During a call: Short press to hold the line

and page another handset. Long press to

set up a conference between an external

call and two handsets.

Q Microphone

RBelt clip

S Loudspeaker (underneath the

belt clip)

Handsfree activation can suddenly

increase the volume of the earpiece to a

Warning

Yo u r p h o n e

very high level. Make sure the handset is

not too close to your ear.

T Headset jack

UBattery door

Yo u r p h o n e

5.3 Display icons and Messages

L1 L2

Indicates that the battery is fully

charged. This icon blinks during

charge and when the battery is

low.

When the Icon is empty the

battery is practically discharged.

Warning Batt

flashes together

with a blinking battery icon,

batteries of the wrong type are

installed in the handset. Replace

with batteries of the correct type.

Blinks when there is an incoming

call. Steady On during a call.

If you subscribe to voice mail

service, blinks when there is

new voice mail.

Blinks

when there are new and

missed calls in the call log

records.

Appears when the alarm clock

is activated. Blinks when the

alarm time comes.

Appears when the loudspeaker

is activated.

Appears when the ringer is off.

Note

Steady on when the answering

machine is on. Blinks when

messages have been received by

the answering machine; blinks

rapidly when answering

machine memory is full.

Indicates that the handset is

registered and within range of

the base station. Icon blinks

when the handset is out of

range or is searching for a base.

Appears when using Line 1.

Appears when using Line 2.

L1 IN USE

Steady ON when another unit

is using Line 1 (appears only in

talk mode).

L1 HOLD

Steady on when Line 1 is on

hold (appears only in talk

mode).

L1 CALL

Steady on when there is a

incoming call on Line 1 (appears

only in talk mode).

L2 IN USE

Steady ON when another unit

is using Line 2 (appears only in

talk mode).

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Philips SE6591B Datasheet

Brand: Philips

Model: SE6591B

Category: Answering machines

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